There happens to be a salon near me, where the owner was a lead hair dresser at this past Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. He gives AMAZING haircuts. I can't afford them (hundreds), but they have a model program. Basically, you get a trainee that is supervised by a master stylist. Takes a couple hours. First time I went, my master stylist was the owner! Anyway, I have been back a couple times and get nothing but amazing cuts.
They treat me super nice, are very friendly.
I have had my fair share of really bad cuts though. When I was still getting male haircuts, I went to supercuts a couple times. My haircuts were not that great, some were downright bad.
Even though I am not paying for my cuts, sometimes the best place is the most expensive.